Who We Are

DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies.

Our Work

Since 1970, we have worked in more than 150 countries—delivering results across the spectrum of international development contexts, from stable societies and high-growth economies to challenging environments racked by political or military conflict.

Global Impact

We partner with local people and institutions on scores of projects worldwide.

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Publications

Future-Proofing Export Success for Developing Countries

How can government or donors help to foster long-term export success in these countries? Fundamentally, they must tackle two main sets of issues: macro issues related to international trade barriers and micro issues related to individual businesses and the environment...

Sustainability in Action: Technovation Cambodia 10 years on

Searching online for the word “sustainability” yields 500+ results on the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Learning Lab website, 5,000+ results on USAID.gov, and a whopping 80,000+ results on the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC). Developing and implementing sustainable interventions—those...

News

DAI Names Tine Knott to Succeed CEO Jim Boomgard in 2025

DAI today announced that DAI President Tine Knott will succeed Jim Boomgard as DAI’s Chief Executive Officer. Betsey Nelson, Chair of the DAI Board, said in a message to staff that Knott will take over as President and CEO at the upcoming Board meeting in February 2025.

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Careers

DAI offers rewarding careers for talented technical, managerial, and support professionals.